Description

4-(Methylthio)-6-Oxo-2-Phenyl-1,6-Dihydropyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its unique pyrimidine-based structure, featuring both nitrile and methylthio functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthesis workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or possessing antiviral or anticancer activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in electronic displays and lighting due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes and functional colorants.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in heterocyclic chemistry and the exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Methylthio)-6-Oxo-2-Phenyl-1,6-Dihydropyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	15908-64-2
Molecular Formula	C12H9N3OS
Molecular Weight	243.28 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-4-(methylthio)-2-phenyl-6(1H)-pyrimidinone; 4-Methylthio-6-oxo-2-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carbonitrile; 2-Phenyl-4-(methylthio)-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile; 4-(Methylmercapto)-6-oxo-2-phenyl-1,6-dihydro-5-pyrimidinecarbonitrile; 4-Methylsulfanyl-6-oxo-2-phenyl-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carbonitrile; 15908-64-2; 4-Methylthio-2-phenyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidine-5-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Methylthio)-6-Oxo-2-Phenyl-1,6-Dihydropyrimidine-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance documentation for your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.